by Mateo Biggs Theatre Roanoke College has always been extremely gifted in bringing works of art to life, and this season is no different. The work of masterful Stephen Sondheim, in the musical “Into the Woods” by James Lapine, is coming to the stage of Olin Theatre. Before the musical opens on Nov. 18, Dr….
By Lucy Collins With the fall season almost to a close, it may seem that there aren’t any more fun fall activities to do around Roanoke College, the Salem area, or Roanoke. Well, that is not the case! The area that we are fortunate enough to go to school in has a vast array of…
By Sydney Young While most people skip right from Halloween to Christmas, I am one of the few people I know that actually loves Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, it is unrealistic for everybody to go home for such a short academic break, which means new traditions are in order. In honor of the holiday traditions I love…
By Devon Mitchell Roanoke’s Career Services is going through big changes, beginning with its name change. Helping students find Purpose, Life, and Career Exploration is the goal of the PLACE, formerly Career Services. The PLACE has already had numerous grad forums, internship fairs, and other helpful initiatives. The rebrand to the PLACE comes with the…
Chamberlain Zulauf Thanksgiving fun fact- Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. That’s a pretty common fact nowadays but, it’s actually a myth. The story rose from his criticism of the National Symbol, saying Charles Thomson’s design looked more like a turkey. Late 18th-century flame. Even if it…
Written by Alexis Barton As one of the first franchises in the history of the NHL, fans and casual viewers alike understand the storied history of the Chicago Blackhawks. With 6 Stanley Cup championships under their belt, with 3 being in the 21st century, the team has been revered by many for their ability to…
by Anna Tillman Ruth E. Carter is an extraordinarily talented woman. She has the ability to take pieces of fabric and create beautiful art that expresses diverse cultures and complex themes. Carter is an Academy Award-winning costume designer who is renowned for creating costumes for “Black Panther” (2018), “Malcolm X” (1992), “Coming 2 America”…
By Sydney Young We’ve all been there. You just came home from a long night of trick-or-treating and you’re proud of the bounty collected in your plastic pumpkin. Then enter your parents, hungry for the candy you have piled onto the floor. My dad’s favorite? Dots. I was more than happy to let him have…
Written by Edgard Lacayo As part of its speaker series, Pi Lambda Phi invited Coach Ken Carter to give a talk on leadership and accountability at Roanoke College. The event was held at the Cregger Center and was attended by many students, faculty, staff, and outside visitors. The event was opened by Pi Lambda Phi…
By Marisa Seager Charissa Roberson – Astrid from “How to Train Your Dragon” Alexis Barton – Sharpay Evans from “High School Musical” Rebecca Dance – A Witch Marisa Seager – Tinkerbelle Mateo Biggs – A Ghost Kate Clatterbuck and Lauren Roth – Hannah Montana Kristi Rolf – Jack Sparrow from “Pirates of the Caribbean” Sydney…